Short-Term Programs - How to Apply

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE APPLICATION FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE UNLESS (1) YOU ARE NOT ACCEPTED INTO A PROGRAM OR (2) THE PROGRAM IS CANCELLED. DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU ARE SURE THAT YOU ARE GOING TO ENROLL IN THE PROGRAM!

Financial aid disbursements for 2017-2018:

September 19/17, February 2/18, June 05/18 (Pell Grants July 13/18).

Note: Flex Start classes may delay disbursement.

PROGRAM OPTIONSClick on the PROGRAMS link in the left navigation of this page to view all the short-term study abroad program options for the current academic year. In addition to the credit course/s listed, program leaders may make available other program options such as: global learning internship, international service learning project, independent study, or audit. It is up to the program leader what he or she would like to offer, so please contact him/her directly to discuss your options.

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITYIn order to apply, you must...

be at least 18 years old at the time of departure.

have a 2.5 Institutional (Valencia) GPA at the time of application.

If this is your first semester at Valencia, the SAGE Office will accept a 2.5 transfer or high school GPA.

If this is your first semester at Valencia and you do not have a transfer or high school GPA, the SAGE Office will accept PERT Scores.

You can still get a scholarship after graduation as long as the program runs by the following semester. For example, students who graduate in the fall term can get a scholarship for the spring term but not the summer term.

have not received a study abroad scholarship within the current academic year.

be enrolled in at least 3 additional credits other than the study abroad program in the term of travel for spring (this does not apply for summer programs).

have completed at least one semester with Valencia within the last year.

Maintain a minimum Institutional (Valencia) GPA of at least 2.5.

attend the mandatory SAGE orientation session and all meetings with your program leader.

obtain a grade of C or better in the study abroad course.

submit a thank you card to your donor addressed to "My Esteemed Donor’.

complete the online course evaluation at the end of the program.

STEPS TO APPLY

Review the program options and select a program

Contact the program leader or SAGE Office if you have any questions

Meet with a study abroad advisor if you have any concerns or questions about the course or financial aid

Complete the online application on your program webpage. Please use Google Chrome as your Web Browser when filling out the application.

Take the eligibility verification letter to any campus Business Office and pay the $250 deposit (be sure to get a receipt)

Receive the program acceptance letter

Add the SAGE orientation date and all your program meeting dates to your calendar and make arrangements to attend all meetings (you can find the meeting dates in the Program Booklet located on the program webpage)

NON-U.S. PASSPORT HOLDERS

Before you apply, verify if you need a visa (it is usually a tourist visa that you will need) and what the requirements are at www.visahq.com

Contact the program country embassy to confirm the requirements

You can only get conditional acceptance into a program. A place may be held for you up to the program payment deadline, but you must secure the visa before we can enroll you.

Please note that not all visas are approved and you will have to do this at your own expense and risk

If you are at Valencia on an F or J visa, you must meet with an international advisor to see if there are any travel restrictions on your visa

Neither the SAGE office nor the International Student Services office is trained to handle tourist visa questions. You must contact the resources listed above.

CURRENT DUAL ENROLLMENT STUDENTS

You must be 18 years old at the time of departure.

You must be declared a degree-seeking student by the time of departure. Current Dual Enrollment students are not eligible to participate in study abroad.

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